Description
HRCI & SHRM Approved Webinar | CEUs = 1.5 Credit Hours
Overview:
It is unfortunate that HR professionals actually have to manage abuse of employee leave – but it is a reality, as more and more employees utilize the FMLA as a means to avoid disciplinary action for poor attendance and tardiness. But what can HR do? Well, a lot.
Even though the FMLA regulations are complex, confusing, and present loopholes that are easy to exploit, companies should not be reluctant to deny leave or terminate troublesome employees for fear of being sued. FMLA abuse is an issue wherein employees take undue time off by abusing the FMLA Rights. It is often challenging to end it because so many rules protect employee rights.
What will You Learn:
- Learn Strategies for identifying abuse
- How to identify, investigate, and meet compliance standards
- Learn Employer obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Learn the most common abuses of FMLA and why it’s happening
- How updating FMLA policies and regular training will provide a first line of defense
- How the documentation of events appropriately is a key factor in confirming compliance
- How to leverage your internal resources to prevent FMLA abuse
- Who the individuals are that you need to involve in an internal investigation are
- The basic steps in how to conduct an effective investigation and how to acquire physical, documentary, and testimonial evidence
- How you can confirm compliance of FMLA by 3rd party vendors
- When you can effectively terminate an employee during FMLA
- How to take effective steps in managing FMLA abuse investigations
- How to evaluate investigative findings and prepare a report that meets regulations
Why You should Attend:
Unfortunately, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) abuse occurs. When companies do catch it, the cases frequently end up in court, where the company can only prevail if they can show that they meticulously recorded the leave, carried out a comprehensive inspection and were able to establish beyond a possible suspicion that the abuse occurred.
Although employee rights are well guarded, but you – as an employer, have legal options available when dealing with FMLA abuse, provided you have substantial proof to back up your claims. With the correct strategy and workforce management, you won’t need to worry about FMLA abuse cases much.
Who should Attend:
- All Employers
- Company Leadership
- Compliance professionals
- Payroll Administrators
- HR Professionals
- Managers/Supervisors
